BondsMedium•8 October 2026•
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Dow Jones Drops as US Treasury Yields Surge to 24-Year Highs
Key Facts
1The Dow Jones fell over 300 points as US Treasury yields reached their highest levels in 24 years.
2US mortgage applications declined for the fifth consecutive week.
3The Fear & Greed Index remained in the 'Neutral' zone despite weakening investor sentiment.
The Dow Jones fell over 300 points as US Treasury yields reached their highest levels in 24 years. Benzinga reported that the surge in yields increased borrowing costs and dampened investor appetite for riskier assets, placing significant pressure on equity markets.
US mortgage applications declined for the fifth consecutive week, highlighting the impact of rising yields on the housing sector. The Fear & Greed Index remained in the 'Neutral' zone despite weakening investor sentiment, as reported by Benzinga, amid market volatility driven by multi-decade high yields.